Feeling somewhat battered, bereft and friendless, the Arts Council has decided to produce some (very cool looking) advocacy materials to help us make the case for why cultural activities should be funded and, indeed, how central they are to any kind of life.. There is advice, figures and pretty pics… most covers ‘culture’ in general, […]
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Demand a Disruptive Museum!
Are you ready for this? Challenging museums to be challenging! Some coffee time inspiration from Bridget McKenzie…nb pleased to note that fair number of things mentioned here are already being put forward through our MDO Marches Network programmes.. leading or what!
‘WipeOuutt (not)- Sustainable surfing…
I surf the net, not the sea, but the wonderful new Museum of British Surfing is definitely riding a crest of the wave (cliche alert). It has just been shortlisted, at the recent Museums&Heritage show for its excellent Sustainability Policy. Who says policies ain’t cool?! So Kowabunga! Check out the action of this rip …. Note […]
Major leadership programme opp. for local leaders
A really exciting opportunity for emerging leaders in the regional museum and cultural sector is being offered, with ACE funding, by Black Country Living Museum. Just 12 places (so pretty competitive) are open on this, Clore-type, programme which will include intense learning retreats, one to one mentoring, masterclasses, overseas research trip and help in investing […]
Museum Mentor needed..
Looking for some CPD opportunities, or wanting to ‘give back’ ? Many smaller museums, without professional museum staff need some ‘critical friend’ advice to support them through Accreditation. We are always looking for professionals with recent experience. Roman Alcester a fabulous small museum with significant collections, an active volunteer base and a good Trustee board […]
Drawing Inspiration Awards- for Big Draw events
‘Draw Tomorrow’ …. the Big Draw’s theme for 2013 . As usual the Big Draw takes place in October and this year they are also extending the period to be part of a new Family Arts Festival. there is also the opportunity to win some financial award for the events you run … find out […]
This is the week of ….
Ever thought… oh darn, I forgot it was the Big Draw/World Book Day/National science week we could have organised an event – programme- exhibition. Not everyone plans 2 years in advance but sometimes…it’s easy to miss things, and regret it. So the MDOs have produced a handy little reminder booklet of some of the national […]
Focus on Success- Guides from AIM
The excellent series of practically minded advice documents produced by AIM (Association of Independent Museums) the focus guides.. have added a whole slew of musthavetohandonmydesk new titles. The six new papers entitled Success Guides as per with AIM, accentuate the ‘can do’ ‘how to’ practical approach. AIM Success Guide – Retailing AIM Success Guide – […]
Retail .. matters – Training day free, 16th May
Retail Matters, the respected retail & training consultants for Heritage Sites & Museums are running a days training in Customer Service and Visual Merchandising on Thursday 16th May – Borough Museum & Art Gallery –Newcastle-under-Lyme – 10am – 4pm There are just 5 spare places open to people from outside Staffs. John Prescott always gives excellent advice, if […]
More funds to make us happy
Happy Museum is delighted to announce a third open application fund available to English museums and a new fund open to museums in Wales. This funding is available to museums who demonstrate they can promote thinking around happiness and well-being––brought together with issues of environmental sustainability––and can leave a legacy of cultural change within their organisations and […]
